Gort Gower – Home 83979 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Gort Gower – Home 83979
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 2 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
With one of the best views in Ireland our comfortable cottage is ideal for families, close to sheltered and unspoilt Glanleam beach. Valentia is connected to the mainland of County Kerry by a bridge and a ferry service.
You can take a boat trip to the Skellig Islands from Valentia or Portmagee - a must for Star Wars film fans and those wishing to experience a unique Unesco World Heritage site.
The cottage which is over 200 years old is privately owned and is one of a pair that were originally part of the Knight of Kerry's Glanleam Estate. The cottage has been owned by our family for several generations and has been sympathetically modernised.
Valentia Island is linked to the mainland by the bridge at Portmagee and by a small roll-on roll-off ferry that runs continuously during high season and links Knightstown on Valentia to Cahirciveen.
The island lies within the gulf stream and consequently the climate is mild throughout the year, many sub tropical plants can be found on the island. The sub tropical gardens at Glanleam house are open to visitors during the summer.
Further details
You will be welcomed on arrival by Maureen Devane, who lives nearby in Portmagee and will be on hand during your stay.
Further details indoors
· Spacious living/dining area
· Vaulted ceiling
· Open peat fire
· Electric radiators
· Comfortable seating
· Panoramic views
· Easy access to 2 ground floor bedrooms
· Ground floor bathroom (single step)
Further details outdoors
· Private gated driveway with parking for 2 cars
· Roadside parking
· Sheltered front garden
· Raised rear garden with stone steps to lawn
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 3 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Private garden
- Sea view
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($187.86) £150.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Susanne T.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 17 reviews
Very Good
17 reviews
- Excellent
- 6
- Very Good
- 9
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Gort Gower, the cottage with one of the most stunning views in all of Ireland”
Valentia Island is a beautiful place and if you are visiting southwest Ireland, don't miss this lovely traditional cottage. To wake up to the views from the upstairs bedroom is something I will r… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your comments, glad that you enjoyed the cottage and Valentia Island. It really is a remarkable view from the cottage and the island has so many special things to do and discover... such as the Tetrapod track way! Glanleam beach is one of our favourites as well and we look forward to welcoming you again one day.
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“Gort Gower”
We had a wonderful stay - the location of the cottage is second to none, with magnificent views and easy access to walks, cycling and exploring. The cottage was comfortable, but basic. The main proble… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your comments - I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday and the cottage. I understand that some very wet weather was the reason for the millipedes seeking shelter, I hope that this wasn't too much of an inconvenience during your stay. Although this does appear to have been a highly unusual set of weather conditions, our housekeeper and gardener had also investigated and took steps to tackle but we will monitor and look into any further preventative action we can take.
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“Beautiful location with the most amazing views. Lovely cottage over 200 years old.”
This cottage has the most amazing views and is only a few minutes drive from Knightstown village. It's a lovely, quaint cottage upgraded over the years. At the moment it could do with just a li… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words, would love to welcome you back to see the newly whitewashed cottage (May 2022). Kind regards Susanne
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“Ferienhaus”
Schlicht und gemütlich, aber für unsere Bedürfnisse ausreichend ausgestattet. Bei schlechtem Wetter wäre eine bessere Verbindung zum Internet gut gewesen. Das wussten wir aber vorh… More
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Response from the owner Thank you hope to welcome you back to the cottage at another time.
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“Beautiful Location”
Gort Gower has the most glorious vista looking east to Cahirsiveen and north to the Dingle peninsula. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortably accommodated 4 adults and a teenager. The beds a… More
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Response from the owner Thank you we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Gort Gower. Valentia is such a special place. Hope to see you again.
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“Original irisches Cottage mit fantastischer Aussicht”
Ein liebenswertes, kleines Cottage, das alles hat, was man zu einem entspannten Familienurlaub braucht. Ruhig Lage mit fanstastischer Aussicht. Waschmaschine, Spülmschine, Mikrowelle, gute Betten… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review so glad you enjoyed your holiday and our cottage hope to see you again one day. (Translation below) A lovely little cottage that has everything you need for a relaxed family holiday. Quiet location with a fantastic view. Washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, good beds, small garden behind the house. We had always left the door open for breakfast and were able to look on the small bays mountain and island world of the neighboring islands with their interesting shapes and colors.
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“Beautiful Location”
Gort Gower cottage has the most glorious vista looking east to Cahirsiveen and North to the Dingle peninsula. We received a very warm welcome from Maureen. The cottage is well equipped with comfortabl… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for the feedback - so glad you enjoyed your stay, will certainly look into a shower screen / curtain. Hope to welcome you again one day.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Gort Gower”
We spent a lovely week at this cosy and comfortable cottage on Valentia Island. The view from outside the cottage was incomparable and clearly popular with all who passed by. The cottage was clean, th… More
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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay, hope you got out to the Skelligs. Thanks for the comments about the decor we have tried to keep the cottage homely and comfortable. Good tip about the cooker thank you. You would be most welcome to stay again in the future.
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“Excellent nice n cosy”
We had a lovely stay in Gort Gower. Nice cosy cottage suitable for all the family. Great views and nice walks from the cottage. Maureen was very helpful also. Will be back
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Response from the owner Thank you for your comments glad you had a good holiday and enjoyed the cottage; you are very welcome at any time. Regards Susanne
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Gort Gower, Vantentia”
Gort Gower, on Valentia Island, Co.Kerry is a beautiful old fashioned cottage in a stunning location. My family and I spent a week there in August and had a very pleasant stay. The cottage is very wel… More
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Response from the owner Hi Karen thanks for this - so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we agree Maureen is a gem! We try and keep a balance between maintaining the cottage character and fitting mod cons but always open to adding where we can, so thank you. I do hope we can welcome you back again one day. Regards Susanne .
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Susanne (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Susanne (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Susanne (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Susanne the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Susanne (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Susanne (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Susanne (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Susanne (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Susanne (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Susanne (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Susanne (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Susanne (the owner) a message.
If Susanne (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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